EAGLE PASS - "We are very
thankful that we are both alright, although the house was a major
loss," those were the words of Mrs. Raul Trevino during an exclusive
interview today. The cause of the fire that consumed their house on
Ricks Drive was attributed to lightning that swept through the area.
According to Mrs.Trevino, both were in the home when the lightning struck but managed to leave the house safely.
Both Mr. and Mrs. Trevino are well known in the community and continue
to operate a music store in downtown Eagle Pass after retiring as high
school educators.
"Although we will miss our home where we lived for many years, we are glad to be okay" added Ms. Trevino.
Damages to the home are expected to be high simply by the size of the
fire which was contained by the Eagle Pass Fire Department. At this
time there is no estimate of damages. EAGLE
PASS BUSINESSMAN INDICTED IN CONNECTION WITH MAVERICK COUNTY BRIBERY, KICKBACK AND
BID-RIGGING SCHEME
Department of Justice
United States Attorney’s Office Western District of Texas
Press Release:
In Eagle Pass last night, Federal Bureau of
Investigation agents along with Texas Department Public Safety
investigators arrested 52-year-old Salvador Castillon, owner of South
Texas Concrete based in Eagle Pass, in connection with an alleged
bribery, kickback and bid-rigging scheme announced United States
Attorney Robert Pitman and FBI Special Agent in Charge Armando
Fernandez.
A federal grand jury indictment, returned yesterday and unsealed this
morning, charges Castillon with two counts of paying a bribe to an
agent of an organization receiving federal funds. According to the
indictment, Castillon was awarded Maverick County construction
contracts totaling $416,800 in 2010 and $148,000 in 2011. The
indictment alleges that in exchange for each Maverick County
construction contract he was awarded, Castillon agreed to pay a
Maverick County commissioner between $3,000 and $5,000.
Upon conviction, Castillon faces up to ten years in federal prison and
a maximum $250,000 fine per count. Castillon appeared before U.S.
Magistrate Judge Collis White in Del Rio this morning for his initial
appearance. Judge White ordered that Castillon remain in custody
pending the outcome of a detention hearing scheduled for 9:00am on
Monday, June 17, 2013.
This ongoing investigation is being conducted by the Federal Bureau of
Investigation and the Texas Department
of Public Safety. Individuals who have first-hand information about
corruption, fraud, or bribery related to Maverick County are urged to
contact the FBI at (210) 225-6741. Assistant United States Attorney
Michael Galdo is prosecuting this case on behalf of the Government.
An indictment is merely a charge and should not be considered as
evidence of guilt. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven
guilty in a court of law.
Maverick
landfill manager guilty of corruption
San Antonio Express-News
Updated 8:19 pm, Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Hector Chavez Jr., the former general manager of the Maverick County
Solid Waste Authority, pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing more than
$62,000 from federal payments to the county.
Chavez said he pocketed the money in forged checks between March and
December last year. He faces up to 10 years in federal prison and a
fine of up to $250,000.
Jose Telles Jr., a general contractor from Eagle Pass, also pleaded
guilty to paying a $5,000 bribe in 2010 to a county commissioner after
the county awarded him a construction contract of about $30,000. He
faces the same penalty as Chavez. They will be sentenced later this
year.
Chavez and Telles are among 12 people who have pleaded guilty in a
federal corruption investigation in the county. Source
UIL
REGION IV REGIONAL FINALS BASEBALL DIAMOND NEWS EAGLES fall short to S.A. O’CONNOR 3 to 2
Panthers advance UIL State Tourney
By: Conrado Perez, Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central
“Your best and only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
SAN ANTONIO - The much anticipated matchup between the Eagle Pass
Eagles and the San Antonio O’Connor Panthers took center stage on
Friday, May 31, 2013 at the Virgil T. Athletic Center for the coveted
Region IV Regional Finals Championship in front of a standing room only
crowd estimated at 2800 that came to witness this memorable high school
baseball matchup. At stake was not only the Region IV title but
also a berth in the prestigious UIL State Baseball Tournament next week
in Round Rock, Texas at the Dell Diamond. The Eagles “Drive for
Five” unfortunately came up just a little short as the San Antonio
O’Connor Panthers barley edged by the proud Eagle Pass Eagles by the
final score of 3 to 2 in a real nail biter.
The San Antonio O’Connor Panthers who were the
designated visiting team turned the starting pitching chores over to
Justin Garcia who entered sporting an 11-1 pitching record with their
Ace hurler Mark Eker still nursing an elbow injury and was relegated to
the designated hitting duties. MORE
UIL REGION IV REGIONAL SEMIFINALS BASEBALL DIAMOND NEWS EAGLES Regional
Semifinal ChampionsSweep S.A. JOHNSON 13 to 3 & 8 to 7 Eagles face S.A.
O’Connor in Regional Final
By: Conrado Perez,
Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central “Your best and
only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
The Eagle Pass Eagles-San Antonio Johnson Jaguars best of three series
resumed on Saturday, May 25, 2013 with a 2:00 PM encounter at the Alice
Coyotes baseball field. For the sixth time in their illustrious
history the Eagle Pass Eagles are the Region IV champions with the
thrilling and hard fought 8 to 7 victory over the San Antonio Johnson
Jaguars behind the combined pitching effort of reliever Chris Perez and
Devon Torres who earned the save along with some timely and clutch
hitting by the entire Eagles lineup.
Game 2
The San Antonio Johnson Jaguars seeking to send this series to a third
game broke into the scoring column in the home half of the third inning
with a pair of runs. Jags left fielder Mark Whitehead led off the
frame with a double off of Eagles starting pitcher Gilbert Villalobos,
Whitehead advanced to third courtesy of a passed ball, with two outs
designated hitter Zack Smith belted an RBI triple to bring h0me Mark
Whitehead with the first run of the game, Zack Hammer followed with an
RBI single to drive in Zack Smith giving the Jaguars a 2 to 0 lead over
the Eagles.
The proud Eagle Pass Eagles countered with a big four run production in
the top of the fourth to take a 4 to 2 lead in this contest.
Eagles cleanup batter freshman Mando Lopez belted a one out double into
the gap, pinch runner Ferny Garza entered to run for Mando Lopez, Juan
Lopez who had a sensational two game series continued with his hot bat
by stroking a single to put runners at the corners, R.J. Ruiz came
through with a clutch RBI single to bring home Ferny Garza, Javy
Cardona followed with an RBI single to drive in pinch runner Olexis
Gutierrez with the game tying run, with two outs designated hitter
Roland Rodriguez reached on a costly error by the Jaguars second
baseman that enabled both R.J. Ruiz and Javy Cardona to come around to
score. MORE
SHARYLAND RATTLERS 10 to 9 Winning run scored on a
balk
By: Conrado Perez, Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central
“Your best and only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
The long awaited and much anticipated rematch
between the Eagle Pass Eagles varsity baseball team and the Sharyland
Rattlers took center stage on Friday, May, 17 2013 when these two
longtime Texas high school baseball powerhouse programs hooked up in a
one game playoff for the UIL Region IV Regional Quarterfinals
championship at 7:30 PM at the Frank Tejeda Baseball Field located on
4002 Roosevelt Ave. in San Antonio, Texas. The Eagle Pass Eagles
were seeking to knock off the powerful State ranked Rattlers who were
also the Nation’s number 3 ranked team that last season swept the
Eagles in two straight in the third round of the playoffs.
The David vs. Goliath matchup pitted Sharyland’s
much publicized starting pitcher Tres Barrera who has already signed
with the University of Texas at Austin Longhorns hooking up against
Eagle Pass ace left hander Devon Torres. The powerful
visiting Sharyland Rattlers struck immediately in the top half of the
very first inning when the Rattlers leadoff batter Pancho Martinez
belted a single, with Jorge Maldonado at the plate the Rattlers
executed a hit and run to perfection as Pancho Martinez took off
towards second and Jorge Maldonado stroked an RBI double to drive in
Pancho Martinez with the first run of the game.
Eagle Pass Eagles countered in the bottom half of
the first with a lone run of their when leadoff batter Eric Gonzalez
who pulled off one of most gutsiest performances ever seen before this
night was over led off the frame with a single. Eagles starting pitcher
Devon Torres successfully sacrificed Eric Gonzalez over to second,
Diego Gaona walked and was replaced by courtesy runner Alex Martinez,
Eagles freshman standout cleanup batter Mando Lopez belted a single to
load the bases, Juan Lopez then connected with a hard ground ball that
was misplayed by the Sharyland shortstop enabling Eric Gonzalez to
score the tying run on the play. MORE
Eagle Pass High
Moves on in baseball competition
The Eagle Pass Eagles
Baseball team eliminated Brownsville Hanna from
further competition as they won by a score of 7-3 at the Tejeda
Baseball Field in San Antonio Saturday afternoon. The Eagles will
likely play their next game in Laredo. Photos by SouthSaToday.Com.
LADY EAGLES Area Champions Demolish BROWNSVILLE
PORTER in Two Will face San Benito in
Regional Quarterfinals
By: Conrado Perez, Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central
“Your best and only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
SAN ANTONIO - The 2013 District 29-5A and bi-district champion
Eagle Pass Lady Eagles’ varsity softball squad ventured to San Antonio,
Texas on Friday, May 3, 2013 to open their quest for the UIL Region IV
area softball championship in a best two out of three series against
the Brownsville Porter Lady Cowgirls at the Sand Antonio ISD Spring
Sports Softball Complex. The powerful and highly talented Eagle Pass
Lady Eagles captured the coveted Region IV area championship title in a
dominating two game sweep of the Brownsville Porter Cowgirls by the
scores of 10 to 3 and 8 to 2 respectively. The Lady Eagles now
advance to the UIL Region IV State Quarterfinals round where they will
square off against their old nemesis the San Benito Lady Hounds with
date(s), site(s) and time(s) yet to be determined. The two
victories propels the Lady Eagles to an impressive all time best season
record of 28 wins with only 6 losses bettering the previous mark of
28-8 set by the 2007 squad who predominately played against some very
weak teams or as the late sports writer Al Kinsall used to refer to as
PE classes back then.
The second game of the best of three series for the coveted Region IV
area championship got underway at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 4, 2013 with
the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles as the visiting team who watched the
Brownsville Porter Cowgirls take the early lead with a lone run in the
bottom of the very first inning.
The Lady Eagles who are recognized as one of the
premier hitting teams in Region IV immediately countered with a big
four run outburst in the top of the second to take the lead for good in
this contest. Keanna Cisneros led off the frame with a base on
balls and immediately stole second Krystal De La Cruz also reached on a
walk, Samantha De Leon reached safely on an error enabling Keanna
Cisneros to come around to score, with two outs Sandra Mendoza blasted
a two RBI triple to bring home Amanda Appleton and Samantha De Leon,
Mendoza would then come home on an error to give the Lady Eagles a 4 to
1 lead over the Cowgirls.
Once again Lady Eagles’ sensational sophomore
southpaw hurler Krystal De La Cruz was simply dominant inside the
circle as she held the Porter Cowgirls scoreless for the next four
innings. Her Lady Eagles teammates rewarded her outstanding
pitching effort by tacking on one more run in the top of the fourth
inning with Lady Eagles’ catcher Claudia Cruz stroking a two out
double, courtesy runner Monica Rodriguez came around to score when
Krystal Perez reached on an error by the Porter third baseman.
The Lady Eagles then increased their lead with a two
run rally in the top of the fifth with Monica Flores leading off with a
booming double and promptly stole third, Jessica Garcia Brought Monica
Flores home with an RBI single and advanced to second on the throw in
from the outfield, Jessica also managed to swipe third, with one out
Keanna Cisneros stroked a sacrifice fly to left enabling Jessica Garcia
to tag up and come home on the play to give the Lady Eagles a
comfortable 7 to 1 lead over the Cowgirls.
The Brownsville Porter squad could only manage to
tally one more run in the bottom of the sixth on a hit batsman and a
pair of hits which prompted the Lady Eagles coaching staff to make a
pitching change and brought in Samantha De Leon to finish the job. The
Eagle Pass Lady Eagles quickly got that run back in the top half of the
seventh and final inning with Jessica Garcia reaching on a one out base
on balls, Dariela Velasquez followed with a single to put runners at
the corners, Jessica Garcia would eventually score the 8th run of the
game for the Lady Eagles on an RBI groundout by Keanna Cisneros.
Lady Eagles reliever Samantha De Leon then proceeded
to close the door in the bottom of the seventh getting the final batter
to fly out to centerfielder Monica Flores who squeezed the ball into
her glove sending the loyal Legion of Lady Eagles followers into a
cheering frenzy as their beloved Eagle Pass Lady Eagles had just
captured the UIL Region IV area championship title by the final score
of 8 to 2 thus sweeping the series in two straight dominating
contests. Lady Eagle Krystal De La Cruz earned the pitching
victory to improve her pitching record to a phenomenal mind boggling
25-4 mark on the season and she is just only a sophomore.
Score by Innings: 1 2
3 4 5 6
7 R
H E
EAGLE PASS 0
4 0 1 2 0
1 8
8 0
B.
PORTER
1 0 0 0 0
1 0 2
6 8
Winning Pitcher: Krystal De La Cruz Leading Hitters:
Jessica Garcia 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, Keanna Cisneros 1
for 2 with 1 run scored and 2 RBI’s, Melanie Mendoza 1 for 2, Claudia
Cruz 1 for 3, Samantha De Leon 1 for 3 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI,
Sandra Mendoza 1 for 4 with 1 run scored and 2 RBI’s, Monica Flores 1
for 4 with 1 run scored, Amanda Appleton 1 run scored and Monica
Rodriguez 1 run scored.
Eagle Pass Sports Central congratulates the Eagle
Pass Lady Eagles on their most outstanding achievement in capturing the
Area championship over the Brownsville Porter Cowgirls and wishes the
mighty and highly talented Eagle Pass Lady Eagles varsity softball
squad the very best of luck in your upcoming series against the San
Benito Lady Hounds for the prestigious UIL Region IV Regional
Quarterfinals championship and is proud to continue to be the only
local media source that has covered the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles
throughout their entire 2013 varsity softball season. Go LADY EAGLES!
BEAT THE LADY HOUNDS!. Photos
on FLICKR.
UIL REGION IV AREA SOFTBALL DIAMOND
NEWS
LADY EAGLES take opener over BROWNSVILLE PORTER 10 to 3
By: Conrado Perez, Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central
“Your best and only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
The 2013 District 29-5A and bi-district champion Eagle Pass Lady
Eagles’ varsity softball squad ventured to San Antonio, Texas on
Friday, May 3, 2013 to open their quest for the UIL Region IV area
softball championship in a best two out of three series against the
Brownsville Porter Lady Cowgirls at the Sand Antonio ISD Spring Sports
Softball Complex.
Breaking News: The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles soundly defeated the
Brownsville Porter Lady Cowgirls buy the final score of 10 to 3 in the
opener of the best of three series behind the sensational pitching of
standout sophomore Krystal De La Cruz and the the one-two hitting
assault by Sandra Mendoza and Monica Flores.
Score by Innings: 1 2
3 4 5 6
7 R
H E
B. PORTER 2
0 0 0 0 0
1 3
6 3
EAGLE PASS
2 0 3 0 0
5 X
10 0 0
Winning Pitcher: Krystal De La Cruz
Leading Hitters: Monica Flores 4 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI’s,
Sandra Mendoza 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored and 1 RBI, Claudia Cruz 2 for
3 with 1 run scored, Jessica Garcia 2 for 4 with 1 run scored and 1
RBI, Dariela Velasquez 1 for 3 with 2 RBI’s, Samantha De Leon 1 for 3,
Keanna Cisneros 1 for 4, Krystal Perez 1 run scored and 1 RBI, and
Naila Tellez 1 run scored.
UIL REGION IV BI-DISTRICT SOFTBALL PLAYOFF NEWS LADY EAGLES
Bi-District Champions Take two straight over EDINBURG VELA
Will face Brownsville Porter in Area Round
By: Conrado Perez, Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central
“Your best and only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
The District 29-5A softball champion Eagle Pass Lady
Eagles (24-6) varsity girls softball squad opened their quest for the
UIL Region IV bi-district softball title on Friday, April 26, 2013 when
they journey to Laredo, Texas to square off against the Edinburg Vela
Lady Saber Cats (19-8) the District 30-5A fourth place representative
in a best two out of three series at the brand new Laredo ISD Zachary
Softball Complex. The Lady Saber Cats ventures into this series
featuring one of the premier starting pitchers in the entire Rio Grande
Valley in freshman Shayla Abbott an NCAA Division I pitching prospect
while the powerful Eagle Pass Lady Eagles entered sporting one of the
top hitting squads in Region IV.
Game 1
Supported by their ever faithful legion of loyal
fans, the Lady Eagles took the field on Friday against the Edinburg
Vela Lady Saber Cats for the first of the best of three series for the
coveted bi-district crown. The Lady Eagles threatened in the
bottom half of the first when leadoff batter Sandra Mendoza walked,
stole second and third respectively but was left stranded at third.
In the bottom of the third, the Lady Eagles broke a
scoreless tie with a two run out put to take the lead in this
game. Krystal Perez led off the frame with a base on balls and
immediately stole second, Sandra Mendoza followed with a solid RBI
single to drive in Krystal Perez with the first run of the game,
Mendoza once again showcased her superior speed by stealing second and
third once more, Monica Flores brought Mendoza home with an infield hit
with a well placed bunt.
Edinburg Vela answered with a pair of runs of their
own in the top of the fourth to knot up the score at two runs apiece
but the proud Lady Eagles quickly regained the lead for good with a two
run production in the bottom of the fifth to take a 4 to 2 lead over
the Lady Saber Cats. Sandra Mendoza the district leading hitter
started the rally with a ringing double, with one out Lady Eagles’
second baseman Jessica Garcia came through with an RBI fence rattling
RBI triple to deliver Sandra Mendoza home, with two outs Keanna
Cisneros connected with a clutch RBI single to bring home Jessica
Garcia.
This would prove to be all that young Lady Eagles
starting sophomore pitcher Krystal De La Cruz would need as she shut
down the Lady Saber Cats the rest of the game to earn the very
important victory by working out of a bases loaded jam in the seventh
by getting the final batter to ground out to short stop Sandra Mendoza
who gunned the runner down at first to give the Lady Eagles the well
earned 4 to 2 victory.
Score by Innings: 1 2
3 4 5 6
7 R
H E
EDINBURG VELA 0 0
0 2 0 0
0 2
7 2
EAGLE PASS 0 0
2 0 2 0
X 4
6 3
Winning Pitcher: Krystal De La Cruz Leading Hitters:
Sandra Mendoza 2 for 2 with 2 runs scored, one RBI and 3 stolen bases,
Dariela Velasquez 1 for 3, Keanna Cisneros 1 for 3 with 1 RBI, Monica
Flores 1 for 3 with 1 RBI. Jessica Garcia 1 for 3 with 1 run scored and
1 RBI and Krystal Perez 1 run scored.
Game 2
Seeking to close out the series in two straight, the
Lady Eagles returned to the diamond at the Laredo ISD Zachary Softball
Complex on Saturday, April 27, 2013 to tangle with the Lady Saber Cats
in the second game of the best of three series. Paced by the
one-two hitting punch of Sandra Mendoza and Monica Flores along with
the rifle arm of sophomore standout starting pitcher Krystal De La
Cruz, the powerful heavy hitting Eagle Pass Lady Eagles unleashed a 12
hit hitting attack and scored a whopping 10 runs to take the
bi-district title with the dominating 10 to 0 shutout victory over the
Lady Saber Cats.
The Lady Eagles; who were the visiting team in this
second of the best of three series, quickly took the lead with a lone
run in the top of the first. Standout leadoff batter Sandra
Mendoza reached on a base on balls and immediately stole second and
third respectively, Heavy hitting Monica Flores then belted a booming
RBI double off the wall to bring home Sandra Mendoza with the first run
of the game.
In the top of the third the Lady Eagles tacked on
another lone run with Sandra Mendoza leading off the frame with a
single and once again stole second and third, Monica Flores connected
with an RBI single to bring home Sandra Mendoza giving the Lady Eagles
a 2 to 0 lead.
The Lady Eagles then proceeded to break this game
wide open with a huge four run production in the top of the fifth
inning to extend their lead to 6 to 0 over the lady Saber Cats.
Sandra Mendoza lead off the inning with a single, stole second and then
third and came home on a throwing error by the Edinburg Vela catcher,
Monica Flores followed with another wall banging double, Jessica Garcia
reached on a hit by pitch, pinch hitter Melanie Mendoza successfully
sacrificed both runners up one base with a bunt, Keanna Cisneros belted
an two RBI double to bring home Monica Flores and Jessica Garcia.
In the top of the sixth Sandra Mendoza who simply
had a sensational two game series led off the frame with a triple,
Monica Flores brought her home with another RBI double off the wall to
give the Lady Eagles a commanding 7 to 0 lead.
Meanwhile Lady Eagles’ young standout sophomore
southpaw starting pitcher Krystal De La Cruz was just magnificent
inside the pitching circle hurling a three hit shutout against the
Edinburg Vela Lady Saber Cats. The mighty Lady Eagles rewarded De
La Cruz’s stellar performance with a three run outburst in the top of
the seventh to extend their lead to 10 to 0. Samantha De Leon led
off the frame with a walk, with one out Krystal Perez arrived safely on
an infield hit with a well placed bunt to put runners on first and
second, Sandra Mendoza followed with her fourth hit of the game and
sixth base hit of the series in six appearances at the plate when she
stroked an RBI double to drive in Samantha De Leon, with two outs
Jessica Garcia blasted an two RBI double to tally Krystal Perez and
Sandra Mendoza.
Krystal De la Cruz then sealed the bi-district
championship closing the door in the bottom of the seventh by retiring
the final batter to fly out to left fielder Krystal Perez to give the
proud Lady Eagles the two game sweep of the Lady Saber Cats and the
coveted bi-district championship. Lady Eagles’ standout shortstop
Sandra Mendoza simply had a magnificent two game series with a perfect
6 for 6 at the plate in this two game series, scored 7 runs and stole a
whopping 9 bases. Teammate Monica Flores also had a memorable
series at the plate with a 5 for 8 effort and drove in four runs to
spearhead the Lady Eagles offensive attack. Lady Eagles’ hurler
Krystal De La Cruz who outdueled the highly touted Edinburg Vela
starting pitcher Shayla Abbott earned both victories allowing just two
runs in the series.
The mighty Eagle Pass Lady Eagles the 2013 District
29-5A and bi-district champions now advance to the UIL Region IV area
round next week where they will face the Brownsville Porter Lady
Cowboys who defeated PSJA North in two straight by the scores of 9 to 2
and 10 to 7. The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles and Brownsville Porter
Lady Cowboys will hook up In a best two out of three series beginning
Friday, May 3, 2013 with a 7:00 PM matchup at the San Antonio ISD
Spring Sports Complex. Game 2 of this series is scheduled for
Saturday, May 4, 2013 with a 3:00 PM starting time also at the San
Antonio ISD Spring Sports Complex with game 3 if needed to start 30
minutes after the completion of game 2. Eagle Pass Sports Central
congratulates the mighty Eagle Pass Lady Eagles varsity softball squad
on your most impressive bi-district title victory over the Edinburg
Vela Lady Saber Cats and will continue to bring you the only complete
game coverage of the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles as we have done so all year
long and just during the playoffs. Go LADY EAGLES! BEAT THE LADY
COWBOYS!
Score by Innings: 1 2
3 4 5 6
7 R
H E
EAGLE PASS 1 0
1 0 4 1
3 10 12 0
EDINBURG VELA 0 0
0 0 0 0
0 0
3 3
Winning Pitcher: Krystal De La Cruz Leading Hitters:
Sandra Mendoza 4 for 4 with 5 runs scored, 1 RBI and 6 stolen bases,
Monica Flores 4 for 5 with 1 run scored and 3 RBI’s on 3 doubles and a
single, Jessica Garcia 1 for 2 with 1 run scored and 2 RBI’s, Dariela
Velasquez 1 for 2, Keanna Cisneros 1 for 4 with 1 run scored and 1 RBI,
Krystal Perez 1 for 4 with 1 run scored and Samantha De Leon 1 run
scored with 1 RBI.
DISTRICT 29-5A SOFTBALL DIAMOND NEWS
LADY EAGLES – District Champions Stroll over Lady Mavericks 13 to
1
Eagle Pass Sports Central By: Conrado Perez, Jr.
“Your best and only source for local
sports news in Eagle Pass”
The much anticipated rematch between the district
leading and playoff bound Eagle Pass Lady Eagles and the C.C. Winn Lady
Mavericks varsity softball squads took center stage on Tuesday, April
16, 2013 when the two local friendly rivals battled in a 7:00 PM
District 29-5A and regular season finale at the Eagle Pass ISD Student
Activity Center softball field where a standing room only crowd
witnessed this 16th chapter between the two local softball teams.
The visiting Lady Mavericks supported by the famed Mavericks Nation and
the Lady Eagle supported by their strong contingent of faithful
followers. The home standing Eagle Pass Lady Eagles held a sizeable
advantage in the all-time series against the Lady Mavericks 15 to 0
coming into this game. The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles clinch their
11th all-time outright district championship with the sound 13 to 1
victory over a valiant C.C. Winn Lady Mavericks squad.
The powerful league leading Lady Eagles jumped out
to an early lead in this contest by plating four runs in the bottom
half of the very first inning. Lady Eagle catalyst Sandra Mendoza
as usual got the rally started by drawing a base on balls. Monica
Flores followed with a bunt single, Mendoza and Flores execute a double
steal, Jessica Garcia draws a walk to load the bases Dariela Velasquez
was hit by a pitch to bring home Sandra Mendoza with the first run of
the game, Keanna Cisneros steps up to the plate and belts a two RBI
double to drive in Monica Flores and Jessica Garcia, Lady Eagle
starting pitcher Krystal De La Cruz helps out her own cause with a
clutch RBI single enabling Dariela Velasquez to come around to score
giving the Lady Eagles a 4 to 0 lead over the Lady Mavericks.
The Lady Mavericks managed to tally a lone run in
the top of the second with Giselle Cerda leading off the frame with a
walk, Natalie Garcia successfully sacrificed Giselle over to second
with a bunt, Leslie Salinas grounded out to third but Giselle Cerda
scampered over to third on the play, designated player Amberly Garza
reached on an error enabling Giselle Cerda to race home with what
proved to be the only run the Lady Mavericks would register on the
night.
In the bottom half of the second inning the Lady
Eagles scoring and hitting parade continued as the Lady Eagles
manufactured a five run output. Krystal Perez led off the frame
with a bunt single, leadoff batter Sandra Mendoza belted a single, with
one out Jessica Garcia stroked and RBI single to drive in Krystal Perez
an overthrow at first enabled Sandra Mendoza and Jessica Garcia to both
come around to score, Dariela Veslaquez singles, Keanna Cisneros
reached safely on a fielder’s choice, Krystal De La Cruz also reached
on an error and two more runs came home in the shoes of Dariela
Velasquez and Keanna Cisneros to give the Lady Eagles a comfortable 9
to 1 lead over the youthful Lady Mavericks.
Looking to clinch the coveted 2013 District 29-5A
softball title, the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles tacked on four more runs in
the bottom of the third inning to extend their lead to 13 to 1 over the
Lady Mavericks. Once again Krystal Perez ignited the rally
reaching on an error and advanced to second on a wild pitch, Sandra
Mendoza the league’s leading hitter drew a base on balls to put runners
on first and second with no outs, power hitting Monica Flores stepped
up to the plate worked the count full and on the next pitch Flores put
one into orbit over the centerfield fence for a three run home run,
Jessica Garcia followed with a single, with two outs, Keanna Cisneros
walked, Krystal De La Cruz loaded the bases by drawing a base on balls,
Samantha De Leon belted an RBI single to bring home Jessica Garcia with
what would be the 13th and final run for the lady Eagles who brought an
early conclusion to this contest by enforcing the 10-run rule in their
13 to 1 district clinching victory over the Lady Mavericks behind the
superb pitching performance by Lady Eagles ace left-handed hurler
Krystal De La Cruz who allowed just one run and scattered only three
base hits to earn the pitching victory and was aided by a 12 hit
production from the powerful Lady Eagles lineup. .
The C.C. Winn Lady Mavericks thus culminate their
first season under the tutelage of head coach Gus Varela with an
overall season record of 13 wins and 16 losses but the experience that
the young freshmen and sophomores on the squad attained will certainly
pay off next season. The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles conclude their
district champion and regular season with an overall season record of
23-6 and will now venture into the postseason playoffs for the 15th
time in their 20 year history including 11 consecutive years where they
will face the Edinburg Vela Lady Saber Cats in the bi-district round
with date, time and site yet to be determined.
Score by Innings: 1
2 3 4 5 6
7 R
H E
LADY MAVERICKS 0 1
0 0 0 X
X 1
3 4
LADY EAGLES 4
5 4 0 X X
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EAGLE PASS LADY EAGLES
Winning Pitcher: Krystal De La Cruz Leading Hitters:
Keanna Cisneros 2 for 2 with 1 run scored and 3 RBI’s, Krystal De La
Cruz 2 for 3 with 1 RBI, Jessica Garcia 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and
1 RBI, Sandra Mendoza 1 for 1 with 3 runs scored, Samantha De Leon 1
for 1 with 1 RBI, Krystal Perez 1 or 1 with 1 run scored, Monica Flores
2 for 4 with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI’s on a three-run homerun, Dariela
Velasquez 2 runs scored and 1 RBI, and Sairah Gonzalez 1 run scored.
C.C. WINN LADY MAVERICKS
Losing Pitcher: Brittany Perez Leading Hitters:
Ariana Ruiz 1 for 2, Ronnie Valdez 1 for 2, Rosemary Hernandez 1 for 3,
Amberley Garza 1 RBI and Giselle Cerda 1 run scored.
EAGLE PASS LADY EAGLES SOFTBALL DIAMOND NEWS EAGLE
PASS LADY EAGLES Record
400th all-time Victory Defeated Del Rio Queens 9 to 4 By:
Conrado Perez Jr. – Eagle Pass Sports Central “Your
best and only source for local sports news in Eagle Pass”
The tradition rich Eagle Pass Lady Eagles varsity softball program has
accomplished yet another major milestone in their storied 20 year
history that dates back to 1994 when the Lady Eagles inaugurated their
varsity softball program under the direction of then head softball
coach Donna Raglin. The 2013 edition of the Eagle Pass Lady
Eagles has just solidified their name in the all-time local athletic
record book by winning the program’s 400th ever victory in school
history with a sensational late inning comeback 9 to 4 victory over
their longtime nemesis the Del Rio Queens on Friday, April 12, 2013 in
Del Rio, Texas.
The highly talented Eagle Pass Lady Eagles program one of the premier
high school softball programs in Region IV are just one game away
from capturing their 11th outright district
championship. The powerful Lady Eagles have also garnered 2
district co-championship crowns throughout their storied history and
have ventured into the postseason 15 times including a current streak
of 11 consecutive seasons. The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles overall record in
their illustrious 20 year history now stands at 400 wins 164 losses
with 5 ties.
The home standing Del Rio Queens who back on March
13, 2013 stunned the district leading Lady Eagles handing the Lady
Eagles their only loss in district play this season, once again
surprised the visiting Lady Eagles with a three run production in the
bottom half of the very first inning. The always tough Del Rio
Queens then tacked on a lone run in the bottom of the second to take a
4 to 0 lead over the Eagle Pass Lady Eagles.
The usually potent Eagle Pass Lady Eagles finally
broke into the scoring column in the top half of the fourth inning with
right fielder Keanna Cisneros leading off the frame with a booming
fence rattling triple, Lady Eagles young southpaw ace hurler Krystal De
La Cruz helped out her own cause with a solid RBI double to drive in
Keanna Cisneros to narrow the Lady Eagles deficit to 4 to 1.
In the top half of the sixth inning with the Lady
Eagles just six outs away from being upset once again by the Del Rio
Queens, the Lady Eagles with the heart and determination of a true
champion managed to narrow their deficit to a single run with a clutch
two run rally in that frame. Samantha Fuentes led off the frame
with a walk, Sairah Gonzalez pinch ran for her, with one out, Lady
Eagles’ leadoff batter Sandra Mendoza also walked, with two outs
Jessica Garcia came through with a clutch RBI single to bring home
Sairah Gonzalez, cleanup batter Dariela Velasquez then belted and RBI
single to drive in Sandra Mendoza.
Heading to the top of the seventh the proud Eagle
Pass Lady Eagles were three outs away from suffering their second
defeat at the hands of the Del Rio Queens. The league leading
Lady Eagles met the challenge head on and took the lead with a huge six
run uprising in the top half of the seventh. Krystal De La Cruz
started off the rally with a single, Flerida Castillon entered as the
courtesy runner, Samantha De Leon reached on a fielder’s choice but
Flerida Castillon was forced out at second, Samantha Fuentes reached on
an error and Krystal Perez hit a bunt single to load the bases for Lady
Eagles standout leadoff batter and the defending District 29-5A Most
Valuable Player Sandra Mendoza who cleared the bases with a ringing
three RBI triple to give the Lady Eagles their first lead in this key
game, Mendoza would then come around to score on a passed ball, Monica
Flores continued the rally stroking a double, Flores would then scamper
to third on a passed ball, Jessica Garcia then walked and stole second
drawing a throw from the Del Rio catcher enabling pinch runner Sairah
Gonzalez to come home on the play giving the Lady Eagles a 9 to 4 lead
over a totally shocked Del Rio Queens squad who saw their lead wiped
away.
Lady Eagles starting and eventual game winning
hurler Krystal De La Cruz who showed great poise after allowing four
runs in the first two innings of this game managed to buckle down and
shutout the Queens the rest of the way getting the final out on a
groundout to standout shortstop Sandra Mendoza who fielded the grounder
and rifled it over to first baseman Dariela Velasquez for the final out
of this game giving the Eagle Pass Eagles their thrilling and historic
9 to 4 comeback victory over the Del Rio Queens.
The Eagle Pass Lady Eagles will now close out their
2013 regular season this coming Tuesday, April 16, 2013 where they will
seek to clinch the coveted to 2013 District 29-5A softball crown when
they host their cross town rivals the C.C. Winn Lady Mavericks in a
7:00 PM softball diamond encounter at the Eagle Pass ISD Student
Activity Center softball field. This game will mark the 16th
meeting ever between these two local high school softball teams.
Should the Lady Eagles lose to C.C. Winn and Laredo LBJ beats United
South in the final game nest Tuesday both the Lady Eagles and Lady
Wolves would end up with identical 10-2 district records and would be
declared district co-champions even though the Lady Eagles defeated the
Lady Wolves twice during this season. However the Lady Eagles
would still draw the number 1 seed in the upcoming playoffs due to the
fact that they did beat Laredo LBJ twice in head to head competition
this season.
Eagle Pass Sports Central congratulates the mighty
Eagle Pass Lady Eagles on their truly outstanding achievement of
winning the program’s history making 400th ever victory in their
illustrious 20 year history and for the remarkable comeback victory
over their longtime arch rival the perennially tough Del Rio
Queens. Way to Go Lady Eagles!
Score by Innings: 1 2
3 4 5 6
7 R H E
EAGLE PASS 0 0
0 1 0 2
6 9 13 1
DEL RIO
3 1 0
0 0 0 0
4 12 3
Winning Pitcher: Krystal De La Cruz Leading Hitters:
Krystal De La Cruz 3 for 4 with 1 RBI, Jessica Garcia 2 for 4 with 1
run scored and 2 RBI’s, Monica Flores 2 for 5, Sandra Mendoza 2 for 3
with 2 runs scored and 3 RBI’s, Samantha Fuentes 1 for 2, Samantha De
Leon 1 for 3 with 1 run scored, Krystal Perez 1 for 3 Keanna Cisneros 1
for 4 with 1 run scored, Dariela Velasquez 1 for 5 with 1 run scored,
and Sairah Gonzalez 2 runs scored.
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Fifteen
March on City Hall to
Protest the firing of Police Chief
EPalumni.Com
by Robert Castillo
EAGLE PASS - Some would expect some disappointment among the fifteen
marchers that took part in protesting the firing of police chief
Antonio Castaneda. Despite falling short of the expected 200
protestors, most participants attributed the low turnout to the timing
and preparation, adding that many others did not attend because of
work.
A group of 15 local citizens organized their march at a staging area
approximately 2 blocks from the steps of City Hall. With police escort
provided by the city of Eagle Pass these 15 protesters started at the
intersection of South Adams and Garrison Street walking along the
sidewalk carrying placards.
" This is the first time I have ever done this in my life."stated
Andres Leal in front of City Hall. "I am not concerned about the
consequences of my participation but felt it was my civic duty. And yes
it took some courage for me to decide to publicly protest what has been
done to police chief Castaneda who is a good man. "
The protestors then moved into the City Council's chamber where Hector
Mijares addressed the full council, including the interim City Manager,
City Secretary and the City Attorney. Mijares cautioned the council
that the city stood to lose any litigation as a result of the firing of
ex-Chief of Police Castaneda. In addition, he asked them to reconsider
his dismissal while at the same time he asked the FBI to investigate
the city's finance department to determine why those responsible failed
to collect the gasoline credit cards from staff that were no longer
with the city. He also raised the question as to why it took the City
so long to inform the press and public about the theft and illegal use
of the City's credit card.
Dolores Velasquez was the last to address the council. She spoke about
Castaneda's known reputation. She describe him as a good person and
simply asked the council to disclose why he was fired.
In addressing the audience, Mayor Ramsey E. Cantu stated "I thank you
all for coming out and for taking part ultimately in what is your
government and I know that the City of Eagle Pass for our reasons, we
are transparent and we will continue to be transparent and I want to
let each and everyone know that our offices are always open to all.."
Blanca Estela Hernandez, described as a community activist, also
stated that this demonstration would not be the last and that others
would be scheduled with more planning and at a more convenient time..at
a time that citizens were not a work.
Fiasco at Eagle
Pass
3/5/2013 Courtesy of Eddie Pulido· Youtube.Com
The Eagle Pass
High Lady
Eagles defeated the San Antonio Holmes Huskies tonight in Somerset,
Texas. Photos can be seen on FLICKR
Large
crowds at
26th Annual Asian Festival
SAN ANTONIO - Judging by the large crowd attending this years 26th
Annual Asian Festival in San Antonio, the event was a success. Live
dance performances drew hundreds as did the food booths which offered
native food from various countries. A group of six ladies that traveled
from Nepal performed for hundreds but also enjoyed being in San Antonio
among many other nationalities. Photos by SouthSaToday.Com. More photos
on FLICKR
.
Saul Fernandez in the race for
Mayor
EPalumni.Com
by Robert Castillo
Feb. 8, 2013
EAGLE PASS - Saul Fernandez, 47, officially registered as a
candidate for the position of Eagle Pass Mayor Friday afternoon in the
Eagle Pass City Council chamber. With a crowed of about sixty
supporters, he was accompanied by his wife Rosantina, his daughter
Rosantina and sons Mauricio and Diego Alejandro. Officiating his
registration as a legal candidate was City Secretary Mary Velazquez.
Fernandez disclosed to his supporters the personal reason that prompted
him to run for the Mayoral position. He mentioned a conversation with
his son Saul, who currently works and lives in New York. Wanting his
son to be closer to his family, he asked his son Saul when he was
coming back to Eagle Pass, to which Saul answered that he could
not come back to Eagle Pass, adding that he could not return because
there was no job for him in Eagle Pass in his line of work and so he
had no choice but to remain in New York. Fernandez was moved by his
son's reply.
After six months of discussion with the family, he decided to enter the
race adding that he did not want four more years of city stagnation.
He was also adamant about the need for new and different industries to
be developed and pursued in the community. He mentioned the ability of
San Antonio to draw industry while Eagle Pass continues with the
mindset that rejects similar industry; something that he wants to
change.
He also emphasized the importance of close families and that he planned
to work to develop the businesses that would keep our youth at home and
enable those that had left to return.
Fernandez currently owns the Willow Creek Adult Day Care, has been a
past Director of Eagle Pass Chamber of Commerce, also served as
President of the Maverick County Development Corporation. He has also
been an active parishioner at Lady of Refuge Catholic Church and
has participated in other community organizations.
The election for mayor of Eagle Pass will take place on May 11, 2013.
Despite the dip in the
economy
reported in many parts of our country, Eagle Pass continues on and
survives. Some are not reluctant to take chances. Such is the case of
the expected opening of Casino Cafe Bar & Grill at the intersection
of Blanco and Main Street. The owner is an established local
businessman that operates four other businesses throughout Eagle Pass.
"I plan to open in three months and offer our community a first-rated
restaurant. I am not in a hurry cause I want to do it right".
Just a few blocks down the street Anilkumar Rameshbhai is also building
the Maverick Inn, a brand new motel that will offer more rooms. He
currently owns the Eagle Pass Inn.
These are just two examples that give the community confidence and
service.
The Eagle Pass Jr. High Dance Team won first place
in
their category and division at the 27th Annual Spurs Competition in San
Antonio recently. Yolanda Garcia is the sponsor of the Eagle Pass Jr.
High Dance Team.
Photo from the
Maverick County Junior Livestock Show
can now be seen on FLICKR
Fellow classmates attend
Jon King Keisling Memorial in San Antonio
A memorial and
celebration of Jon King's life was held at the Episcopal Church of
Reconciliation located at 8900 Starcrest Dr. in San
Antonio, yesterday, Friday August 24, 2012.
The service was followed
by a reception in the church hall where some of Jon King's
photographs were displayed. August 24 would have been Jon
King's 65th birthday.Photo by R. Castillo
A
friend is someone who is with you always, through the light and the
dark. To hold your hand, and to comfort. Now, more than ever, Fernando
Soto III is that friend to us all. A young engineering student at Texas
A&M Kingsville, with a bright future ahead of him and a gift to all
who knew him in life, Ferny was taken suddenly and tragically from his
family and friends in this life on February 19, 2010, to give us
comfort and look after us from the next. Survived by his loving
parents, and two younger brothers, Ferny had expressed to those who
knew him, that it was his New Year's resolution for 2010 to run the
Rock ‘n Roll marathon in November. Though he was unable to see the
desire fulfilled himself, he was fulfilled in his goal by his family
and friends that year, and every subsequent year afterwards as a way of
honoring his memory, and his persevering positive spirit. They have
kept this tradition for three years now, running under the name Team
Ferny and begin a new tradition this year in his honor, with the first
annual Team Ferny 10k Race in Eagle Pass, Texas.
View photos taken at
the
2013 Maverick County Junior Livestock Show in Eagle Pass. See them on FACEBOOK.
Please join us at
Barnes
& Nobles La Cantera (5900 La Cantera Parkway, San Antonio, Tx)
Sunday, December 16 at 2:00 p.m. where Mr. Jesus Corky Rubio, author of
"I'm From Eagle Pass/Soy de Ygle Pass" will be signing copies of his
book, and available for purchase.
Well,
finally it's official after a few weeks of waiting and preparing! My
wife and I are the new owners of John's Broiler Burger here in Houston
Texas. It's been here for over 30 yrs it needs some work done on the
inside, but the food is great! It's a hamburger/home cooking restaurant
and we also have a great breakfast! Plus a bonus my wife's brother in
law,William has been working and cooking here for over 30 yrs and
people love him! So I hope and pray that all goes well!!
I'm from Eagle Pass
(Soy de Ygle Pass)
written by
Jesus Corky Rubio
I'm from Eagle Pass (Soy de Ygle
Pass) was
published on October 1, 2011 and is now on sale.
This
publication is a
compendium of essays and reflections on life in a small town on the
Texas Border during the mid 20th century.
Jesus
R. (Corky) Rubio
was born in San Antonio and raised in Eagle Pass, Texas. He graduated
from Eagle Pass High School, and both the University of Texas at Austin
(BBA) and the University of Texas at San Antonio (MBA). He is owner of
Siderco International, Inc a company that trades in steel and metal
goods between Mexico and the USA. Mr. Rubio also teaches Economics at
local colleges and universities. He currently resides in San Antonio,
Texas but his love for Eagle Pass is very evident.
Publication
is now on
sale for $10.76 plus $2.50 shipping in the USA. Send payment to:
EAGLE
PASS BUSINESSMAN INDICTED IN CONNECTION WITH MAVERICK COUNTY
